A new genus for seven Brazilian land planarian species, split off from Notogynaphallia (Platyhelminthes, Tricladida)
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UNIVERSIDADE DE SÃO PAULO |
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18/10/2012
18/10/2012
2010
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Resumo |
Special attention is given to cephalic structures of a species complex within the Notogynaphallia ( Platyhelminthes, Tricladida). Notogynaphallia muelleri is redescribed. The species possesses a cephalic musculo-glandular organ. Its glandular and muscular organization are similar to that previously observed in N. caissara and N. fita and to that herein described for N. abundans, N. ceciliae, N. ernesti, and N. graffi. Based on these unique cephalic specializations, a new genus is proposed for these seven species. Functionally, the musculo-glandular organ may be an adaptation for capturing and holding prey. |
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BELGIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY, v.140, suppl.S, p.91-101, 2010 0777-6276 |
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eng |
Publicador |
SOC ROYALE ZOOLOGIQUE BELGIQUE |
Relação |
Belgian Journal of Zoology |
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closedAccess Copyright SOC ROYALE ZOOLOGIQUE BELGIQUE |
Palavras-Chave | #Luteostriata gen. nov. #Luteostriata muelleri #cephalic retractor muscle #mesenchymal musculature #Geoplaninae #Terricola #KAWAKATSU PLATYHELMINTHES #TERRICOLA #COMPLEX #OGREN #Zoology |
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article proceedings paper publishedVersion |